South Platte River
The South Platte is one of the two principal tributaries of the Platte River. It flows through Colorado and Nebraska.
River facts
| Flows through | Colorado and Nebraska |
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Antero Reservoir and Spinney Mountain Reservoir are its first dams. Chatfield Reservoir at Littleton is a flood-control basin for Denver. The river runs through Denver and on to Greeley.
Listed fish are the species named for the river on its Wikipedia page. Check the Colorado Parks and Wildlife for river-specific regulations before you fish.
Boat ramps and launches
Orange dots on the map. Tap a name to open it in Google Maps. Public ramps and launches along the South Platte River in Pennsylvania, from OpenStreetMap. The list may be incomplete, so check the Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission for current access.
- North Boat Launch Nearest bait shop: JD's Bait Shop, 10.5 mi
- Boat ramp near Thornton Unnamed in OpenStreetMap Nearest bait shop: Cabela's, 6.4 mi
Closest bait shops
Blue squares on the map. Tap a name to open the shop's website, or its location in Google Maps if it has none listed. Bait and tackle shops closest to the river's ramps, from OpenStreetMap. Call ahead for hours and live bait.
- JD's Bait Shop East Arapahoe Road, Greenwood Village No phone listed
- Cabela's 14050 Lincoln Street, Thornton No phone listed
Lakes and flowages on the South Platte River
Lakes in our guide on or connected to this river:
Source: South Platte River (Wikipedia)